Awning User Guide

This user guide is for:

SUNCHASER II Patio AwningFeaturing new Sunchaser II 8275000 Series Hardware

and

8500 Plus Patio Awning9000 Plus Patio Awningboth featuring Universal Plus 8485000 Series Hardware

USASERVICE OFFICEDometic, LLC2320 Industrial ParkwayElkhart, IN 46516574-294-2511

CANADADometic, LLC46 Zatonski, Unit 3Brantford, ON N3T 5L8CANADA519-720-9578

For Service CenterAssistance Call:800-544-4881

REVISION:Form No. 3311274.017 5/10 (Replaces 3311274.000) (French 3311277.000)©2010 Dometic, LLC, LaGrange, IN 46761

SAFEty INStRUCtIONS

This manual has safety information and instruc-tions to help users eliminate or reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

RECOgNIzE SAFEty INFORmAtION

This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol in this manual, be alert to the po-tential for personal injury.

Follow recommended precautions and safe operating instructions.

UNDERStAND SIgNAl WORDS

A signal word , WARNINg OR CAUtION is used with the safety-alert symbol. They give the level of risk for potential injury.

indicates a potentially hazard-ous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazard-ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

used without the safety alert symbol indicates, a potentially hazardous situa-tion which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Read and follow all safety information and instructions.

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WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

CAUTION:

WARNING:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

Lifting Hazard - Use extreme caution when lifting arm off bottom mounting bracket. If not controlled, Fabric Roller Tube Assembly could cause back injury and or damage to RV and Awning.

Water Pooling Hazard - Whenever heavy rain is expected, the awning must be placed in the storage position. Pooling of water on top of the awning fabric will make the awning unstable, causing the arms and roller tube to bend or collapse. Never release lift handle locks with water pooled on canopy. This could result in personal injury or death, and damages to aw-ning and/or RV.

Pinch Hazard - Always check to ensure the lock lever is in the roll down position. Failure to place lock lever in the roll down position will allow the awning to roll up unexpectedly and quickly, resulting in pinching of hand, arm and possibly damaging the awning.

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On Universal Plus models - Be sure to follow the instructions inside of the hardware arm re-garding proper stowing. Attempting to stow the rafter on the foot at the base of the water dump device could damage the hardware.

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1. Pinch lock to release rafter from main assembly and loosen rafter knobs. See FIG. 1.

2. Use the pull rod to hook and pull down lock lever. See FIG. 2.

3. Hook the pull rod in the loop on the pull strap and pull awning all the way out. See FIG. 3.

4. Swing rafter out and towards the roller tube end cap. Hook the rafter claw onto torsion rod inside of the end cap. See FIG. 4.

4a. When opening an awning with Short Universal Hardware, pull on the rafter claw to telescope the two inner channels out of the assembly. The inner most channel must extend out until the spring button pops in the hole on the upper surface of the middle channel. Hook the rafter claw onto torsion rod inside of the end cap. See FIG. 4a.

5. While stretching fabric taut, tighten knob. Repeat on opposite side. The rafter in the arm with the water shed feature is positioned higher, this could make tightening of the knob more difficult. The knob is de-signed with a groove. Insert the end of the 23” wire handle (supplied) in the groove and tighten the knob by turning the handle. See FIG. 5 & 5A.

A tO OPEN AWNINgHook Pull Rod In Loop And Pull Awning All The Way Out

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Loosen Knob, Swing Rafter Towards End Cap And Hook Rafter Claw Onto Torsion Rod (See FIG. 4a.)

Hook Rafter Claw Onto Torsion Rod

Torsion Rod

Stretch Fabric Taut And Tighten Knob

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Place Rod In Groove And Turn

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Pinch Lock To Release Hook Lock Lever And Pull Down

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6. Slide pull strap to the right hand end of the roller tube and wrap around arm. See FIG. 6.

7. While holding arm, pull up on lift handle to release and lift awning to desired height. Release handle and allow lock button to engage into a hole in adjust-able arm. Repeat on opposite end. See FIG. 7.

CAUTION:

8. To place the awning in the carport position, press the release lever on the bottom mounting bracket and pull the arm away. Move to a vertical position, and secure in place with stakes. Raise to desired height. Repeat on opposite end. See FIG. 8.

Important: Never leave the roller tube level with the awning rail, adjust both arms of the Universal Hardware 7 to 8 adjustable arm holes below awning rail (fabric slope approximately 10 degrees). Sunchaser hardware should be in the water shed position. See FIG. 9. If light rains are expected, place the awning in the water shed position. See FIG. 9.

WARNING:

Note: Universal hardware is designed with a water dump feature that will lower one side of the awning to allow wa-ter to run off. Before the water dump feature will operate as designed, lower both arms 7 to 8 holes (fabric slope approximate 10 degrees) lower than the other arm before it is in the water dump configuration. See FIG. 9.

Important: If the 8485000 hardware is used with a tension rafter the water dump feature is disabled. the awning must be placed in the dump position the same as the 8275000 hardware.

Note: Sunchaser Model Series 8275000 hardware is not equipped with the water dump feature and one arm must be an additional 7-8 holes (fabric slope approximately 10 degrees) lower than the other arm before it is in the water dump configuration. See FIG. 9.

Note: Never leave an open awning unattended.

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Wrap Pull Strap Around Right Arm Assembly

Pull Up OnHandle To Release Lock Button, Lower Handle toEngage Button

Lower Arm Away From Door 7-8 Additional Holes

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1. When in carport position, remove stakes from the ground and unwrap pull strap. Grasp the upper arm with both hands, and raise lift handle to release lock button. Lower arms to their shortest position against the stops. See FIG. 10.

2. Make sure the lock lever on the awning right hand torsion is in the roll down position.

WARNING:

3. Snap the patio foot into the bottom mounting bracket on the coach side wall. Repeat on opposite side. See FIG. 11.

4. Loosen knob and unhook the rafter end from the tor-sion top casting.

a. If using Short Universal Hardware, telescope the in-nermost channel into the middle channel by pressing down on the spring button and pushing the channel inward. Make sure that the innermost and middle channels will telescope freely into the outermost channel before attempting to roll up the awning.

5. For Sunchaser models, swing rafters back against side wall resting on top of the patio foot in the arm assembly. See FIG. 12. Repeat for opposite side. For Universal models do the same thing on the side without the water dump feature. However, on the wa-ter dump feature install the end of the rafter on the pin at the top of the gas spring. See FIG.12a.

CAUTION:

6. Grasp pull strap in left hand and move towards the center of the roller tube. Hook the pull rod in the pull strap loop.

Important: Do not release pull strap. Awning is under spring tension and it could roll up unexpectedly and quickly against the vehicle side.

7. While holding the pull strap, push the lock lever on the right awning cap to the roll up position. See FIG. 13.

8. Control the speed of the awning and allow it to roll up, while moving the pull strap diagonally to the left or right to prevent it from bunching up.

9. Squeeze the rafter into the main arm until a click is heard. This will indicate it is locked in place. Tighten knobs on both sides to secure in place.

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Raise Handle To Release lock Button, Lower To Shortest Position

Snap Patio Foot Into Bracket

Regular Arm Stow Water Shed Arm Stow

Push Lock Lever Up

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1. Whenever the awning is wet while rolled up, as soon as conditions allow, roll it out and let it dry before rolling it up again.

2. Mildew does not form on the fabric itself, but on the accumulated dust, dirt and grime. Periodically clean vinyl or woven acrylic. Refer to cleaning instructions below for fabric care.

3. Always make sure the awning is extended high enough before opening the entry door.

4. Apply silicone spray lubricant as needed to keep the awning’s moving parts operating smoothly. For ease of operation on hardware, rub candle was on all slid-ing surfaces.

5. 8500 and SUNCHASER: a. Abrasion, weather and long hours in the sun

are vinyl’s worst enemies. To avoid these problems, you will need to keep your awning fabric clean. Use a mixture of 1/4 cup dish soap, 1/4 cup bleach and five gallons of fresh water. Soap the open awning with this mixture, then roll it up and let stand for five minutes. Rolling up of the awning will apply the mix-ture to the underside of the fabric. Unroll the awning and hose off the top and bottom with clean water. Repeat if necessary and allow to completely dry.

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6. 9000 : a. In addition to its beauty and soft translucence,

woven acrylic fabric offers the advantages of strength and breathable. It is water repellent; but because it is a woven cloth, it is not water proof. To keep your acrylic awning clean, simply hose it off occasionally and let it dry. Do Not Scrub.

b. Avoid touching the underside of the 9000 canopy when it is wet. To do so will break the surface tension of the water and encourage seepage through the fabric.

c. Because woven acrylic is of a much lighter weight than vinyl, shifting may occur if the awning and pull strap are not centrally aligned with the fabric roller tube while the awning is being rolled up. If necessary, roll the awning out and adjust the alignment.

7. When To Get More Help:

a. If malfunctions occur that cannot be corrected by reviewing this user’s guide, contact a qualified Dometic service technician.

Note: A slight “travel line” may appear where the door roller contacts the awning fabric. This is considered normal and does not affect the integrity of the awning.